Markets and Economy

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Retail Sales, Fed Ahead as Investors Mull Economy

Today's retail sales data and Wednesday's Fed meeting highlight the week, along with Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference. FedEx, Micron, and Nike results are due later this week.

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

Schwab Market Update

After Friday's rebound, stocks stumbled to start the week when retail sales and Empire State data came in below expectations. Nvidia's GTC conference and a Fed meeting are ahead.

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CLK25) continued its rangebound trade with prices hovering below $68 per barrel as global economic uncertainty spark concerns of a global growth slowdown.

Is Recession on the Horizon?

Liz Ann Sonders and Kevin Gordon analyze the dynamics and indicators that might indicate a recession is looming.

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are registering a moderate bounce today, though are still on pace for weekly losses as trade and economic uncertainty weigh on investor sentiment. Although the potential for volatility remains high in this uncertain environment, perhaps the recent 10% pullback from highs in the S&P 500 is enough to attract some bid support next week.

Schwab Market Perspective: Recession Risk Rising?

Unpredictable U.S. tariff policy has heightened concerns about a potential U.S. economic recession.

Correction time: SPX Starts Day Off 10% From Highs

After falling into 10% correction territory, the market limps into the weekend hobbled by tariff and growth worries while investors look ahead to a possible government shutdown.

Today's Options Market Update

Hopes of avoiding a Washington shutdown and gains overseas sparked early buy-the-dip action after the SPX hit correction territory down 10% from highs. Sentiment data is ahead.

Market Correction: What Does It Mean?

What does a "correction" mean, what's likely to happen next, and what can investors do now?